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I did read the article and it does deal with fake photos being an old thing and name drops e.g. Stalin's former companions being removed one by one from photos.

"There was a brief window where photography and videos became widespread so events could be documented and evidenced."

Photos are video have in themself not been evidence. You need trust the photographer or publisher too, since the camera was invented.

Moving the cost from big $$$ level to my neighbour level makes scams more personalized, sure.